+1

I think the open source published database is an important point.

Re the domain: a separate link under the existing metalworking.com domain
would be best (IMO), rather than going with a new domain for the resource.

Adam Smith
Midland, ON

(BTW there is another Adam Smith who has posted to rcm from time to time,
which is why, since I bumped into him, I've always included the town on the
sig line. I just mention it since it might be relevant to a vote. )